The Paradise is done

Well, almost done. On the one hand, Vanaheim, with its free islands designed by the tenants, really is a paradise in the “2nd Sanctuary” grid. On the other hand, there’s still plenty of new things to come. And now we’re one step further along.
The first section of the walking trail is complete and ready to welcome visitors. Almost two kilometres of trail lead across seven islands, each with its own character. Every hiker should be able to find their favourite spot. Explore the trail. From east to west or vice versa. On foot, on horseback or by bike. Tired of walking? Then make use of the rest areas or relax on one of the many boats along the way. Or perhaps a longer break in one of the two beach houses? If a house is free, it’s yours for as long as you stay.

In the Welcome Region and at the landing point on the ship from Vanaheim, you’ll find teleporters (hiking map) to the trail’s starting points.
Have a lovely trip.



Das Paradis ist fertig

Nunja, beinahe fertig. Einerseits ist Vanaheim mit seinen von den Mietern gestalteten kostenlosen Inseln wirklich ein Paradis im '2nd Sanctuary' Grid. Andererseits soll noch viel neues entstehen. Und nun sind wir wieder einen Schritt weiter.
Der erste Abschnitt des Wanderwegs ist fertig und erwartet seine Besucher. Fast zwei Kilometer Weg führen über sieben Inseln, die jeweils ihren eigenen Charakter haben. Jeder Wanderer sollte seinen Lieblingsplatz finden können. Erforsche den Weg. Von Ost nach West oder umgekehrt. Zu Fuß, zu Pferd oder mit dem Rad. Müde vom Laufen? Dann nutze die Rastplätze oder erhole dich auf einem der vielen Boote am Wegrand. Oder eine längere Pause in einem der 2 Strandhäuser? Wenn ein Haus frei ist, dann gehört es dir solange du bleibst.

Auf der Welcome Region und dem Landepunkt auf dem Schiff von Vanaheim findest du Teleporter (Wanderkarte) zu den Startpunkten des Wanderweges.
Habt einen schönen Ausflug.

Now open to the public: After Dark.

Calling all travelers with a love for old horror novels and fantasy. Step into the book at the landing point and explore a medieval world, a gothic vampire castle owned by count Dracula himself.. find the attic in the boarding house where Victor Frankenstein created his creature or perhaps the room where Edgar Allen Poe wrote his "The Raven".. or maybe you just want to take a stroll around, enjoy the athmosphere and calming music, cuddle by a campfire in the woods (the wolves don't bite.. much) or explore the Citadel in all its glory.

This could be considered a gothic sim but without the gore. No blood fountains here, just a fantasy of ancient times, smoking fires, and something evil lurking. Experience the romance, the melancholy, the loss that was at the root of so many evil things.. experience After Dark. If you dare..

Roleplayers welcomed, explorers welcomed, child avaters not welcomed - Friends Grid is an adult grid.

Bodies & Clothing
https://opensimworld.com/hop/95064

This store helps you look great!


* Mesh bodies for men and women
* Mesh heads, skins, hair and body parts

Male clothing for: Apollo, Jake, Gianni, Legacy
Female clothing for: Athena, Reborn, LaraX, Legacy

(more than 600 Legacy outfits!)

Huge selection of starter avatars!

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Bodies%20%26%20Clothing/...

💥 ATHENA MACHT’S AUF IHRE ART – UND ZWAR MIT AUGENZWINKERN

Athena trägt ihre Outfits nicht einfach – sie führt sie aus. Mal mit der Eleganz einer Diva, mal mit der Frechheit einer Frau, die genau weiß, dass alle hinschauen… und es genießt. Ihr Stil bewegt sich irgendwo zwischen „Ich bin Kunst“ und „Ich bin das Chaos, vor dem dich deine Mutter gewarnt hat“ – und genau das macht sie so unwiderstehlich.

Ob glamourös, verführerisch oder rebellisch lässig: Athena schafft es, dass jedes Outfit plötzlich nach „Signature Look“ aussieht. Sie stolziert nicht, sie schwebt. Sie posiert nicht, sie regiert. Und während andere noch versuchen, Trends zu folgen, hat sie längst den nächsten erfunden – aus Versehen, beim Vorbeigehen.

Another update for the cuffs
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Get them at:

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/The%20Silvertree%20Cove%20-%20BDSM/...

Cuffs 2603:
- Timer now works in online time and RL time mode
- Self bondage, lock, select pose, and set the timer
- Cuffs status saved in linksetdata, it survives intra-grid teleports and script resets
- New Normal texture for both PBR and NON-PBR
- Compatible with LockMeister and LockGuard furniture
- New original animations
- Movement restriction while bound
- Keyholder
- RLV Lock

Still planning what to do for the next update. Should I make a colour change hud or some bound walking animations?

Made with ❤️ by Amanda

Alina Vehicles , Race cars, Motorcycles

Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

Motor Cycle Region Now Open

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Many different motorcycles, not all my work there are a percentage from Soa Bikes, true quality Motorcycles
Thank you Soa for letting me share them

All Type Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Race Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.
Drive your car Here

Driving Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

3 Regions of vehicles approximately 1000+ different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

*** NEW RELEASE*****
SPECIAL EEP SKY SET - YING YANG

Bring the awe-inspiring beauty to your OpenSim region!

This ready-to-use EEP sky pack includes **one stunning version**:
* **SPECIAL EEP SKY - YING YANG (ST):** A static, always-visible sky.

**Easy to apply** to your parcel or entire region in just a few clicks. Perfect for creating a magical or simply breathtaking atmosphere.

--- AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULL PERM AT EEP STORE (BOX 08 or use Teleport "EEP" as destination)

Join us at the AMV International Event! - Today: March 5th - Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Grid Time

Experience a lively and vibrant atmosphere celebrating the beauty and diversity of cultures from around the globe. Each performer will bring their own unique style and language to the stage, creating a truly mesmerizing and unforgettable experience for everyone attending.

LIVE PERFORMERS LINE-UP

9:30 AM – Khiron Ametza (Brazil)
10:00 AM – Putri Solo (Indonesia)
10:30 AM – Mavenn Live (Canada)
11:00 AM – Zoree Jupiter (Portugal)
11:30 AM – Clan Escotia (Scotland) - (Covered by Clifford Hanger)
12:00 Noon – Dave King (USA)
12:30 PM – Wolem Wobbit (Germany)
1:00 PM – Casaenia Baxton (USA – New York)
1:30 PM – Joao Frazao (Portugal)
2:00 PM – Ouie Proud2BThai (Thailand)

Come celebrate culture, music, and unity with us — everyone is welcome!

AMV International Day 2026
International Stage
AMV International
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV International
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20International/147/...

OSW: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91888

Tell your friends and friends-friends its all happening at the AMV International Region.

Edison & Steamy's 8th Year Anniversary Party is tomorrow!
March 1st, 3pm to 5pm, beginning with Putri singing.
https://opensimworld.com/events/132631
https://www.equinoxgrid.net/wpWebsite/index.php/event/ed-n...

AI Art Gallery Opening today: Step Into the Future of Creativity

Are you ready to experience the art of tomorrow? Today marks the grand opening of the 2026 AI Art Show using NightCafé at The Arts Gallery from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Step into a world where digital imagination knows no bounds, curated by the renowned artists Zelle Mist and Cataplexia Numbers.

Join us and experience the evolution of art — today!

alternatemetaverse.com:8002:The Arts

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/294/212/50

Join us today on Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/zSPwvGvY

Rejecting control, we embrace a community-led future for OpenSim.
Eight admins unite to balance every perspective with fairness. ⚖️
This is a home for avatars who seek true independence.
Promoting every store, event, and dream without grid bias.
Sovereign, neutral, and always open to your bright light. 🌸

Peaches

Merrill Beth Nisker, die Welt besser bekannt als Peaches, ist weit mehr als eine Musikerin. Sie ist eine Urgewalt, eine Provokateurin und eine Pionierin des Electroclash, die seit über zweieinhalb Jahrzehnten die Grenzen von Kunst, Geschlecht und Performance sprengt.

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://wp.me/pfapSM-2hK

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

im not sure what happened, but those who received my Japanese Textures please come get them again. I set them to full perm and i looked at them today and the wood ones were transfer only. I have since set them again to full perm. I do apologize to anyone who came to get them. It has been corrected.

Also, i have put out boxes for those who want or need them. The bottom of the display are boxed, the ones on the wall are still "folders". Again, i apologize.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ 100 Years Brands Hatch Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Celebration
Saturday/Samstag 28.Feb. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds, Party at the legendary Racetrack
Party auf der legendären Rennstrecke
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht

with Vehicle Rezzers , mit Fahrzeug Rezzern

TAXI: hg.osgrid.org:80:FLORES SeaVibes
use the teleporter from Welcome to the Track ! Track is at another Region
Benutzt den Teleporter vom Willkommen zu der Rennstrecke ! Die Rennstrecke ist auf anderer Region

The Track is open only at the Event - Die Rennstrecke ist nur während des Event geöffnet !

Brands Hatch 2026: 100 Years of Racing – A century full of power, and we're celebrating it here on our authentic race track covering an area of ​​16 sims.

This year marks 100 years since the first wheels turned in anger at Brands Hatch.
Brands Hatch in Kent, England, began as a 1926 dirt track for motorcycles on farmland, evolving into a premier tarmac racing venue by 1950. Famous for the challenging Paddock Hill Bend, it hosted 12 British Grands Prix (1964–1986), iconic F1 moments, and today serves as a top venue for British Superbikes and Touring Cars under MotorSport Vision.

The 2.433 mi (3.916 km) "Grand Prix" layout we built inworld, this track has played host to several Formula One Grands Prix, including those with moments such as Jo Siffert's duel with Chris Amon in 1968 and 1992 World Driver's Champion Nigel Mansell's first win in 1985.
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Brands Hatch 2026: 100 Jahre Rennsport – Ein Jahrhundert voller Power und das feiern wir hier auf unserer authentischen Rennstrecke auf einer Fläche von 16 sims.

Dieses Jahr jährt sich zum 100. Mal der Start der Rennstrecke in Brands Hatch.

Brands Hatch in Kent, England, begann 1926 als unbefestigte Motorradstrecke auf Ackerland und entwickelte sich bis 1950 zu einer der führenden Asphaltrennstrecken. Berühmt für die anspruchsvolle Paddock Hill Bend, war die Strecke Austragungsort von 12 britischen Grand Prix (1964–1986), legendären Formel-1-Momenten und dient heute als Top-Rennstrecke für britische Superbikes und Tourenwagen unter der Schirmherrschaft von MotorSport Vision.

Dieses Jahr jährt sich zum 100. Mal der Start der britischen Superbike- und Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft.

Die 3,916 km lange „Grand Prix“-Strecke, die wir in der virtuellen Welt nachgebaut haben, war bereits Schauplatz mehrerer Formel-1-Grand-Prix, darunter solcher mit unvergesslichen Momenten wie dem Duell zwischen Jo Siffert und Chris Amon im Jahr 1968 und dem ersten Sieg des Fahrerweltmeisters von 1992, Nigel Mansell, im Jahr 1985.

In the mythical world of Fantasia, the beauty between Nature and humankind is often intermingled in the form of dryads and tree elves, beings who embody the delicate harmony between root and soul. Dryads, bound to ancient trunks and whispering groves, carry an unmistakably human grace in their expressions and emotions, while tree elves move with the fluid stillness of wind through leaves. Together, they represent a living bridge between two worlds—one of soil and sap, the other of thought and longing. In their presence, the forest does not feel separate from humanity but rather like an extension of it, as though every heartbeat echoes the rhythm of rustling branches overhead.

This mingling of forms is most visible at twilight, when tree elves walk along moss-covered paths and dryads emerge from the bark of silver birches, their fingers brushing the hands of human wanderers without fear. In Fantasia, such encounters are not rare legends but quiet truths: humans who listen closely begin to understand the language of leaves, while dryads and tree elves learn compassion, curiosity, and hope from humankind. The result is a shared beauty—neither wholly wild nor wholly civilized—where laughter sounds like birdsong and wisdom grows as steadily as the trees themselves.

Estate Object Scattererer

Use the module to rez an object (for example, a tree or greeter) scattering it across a region within specified estate. You can optionally scatter the object across all regions in the estate. Like if you want to landscape 256 regions at once. Avoids putting things in water and on cliffs. The prim-based rezzers probably won't cover an entire 4096x4096 region (or 256x256, 512x512, 1024x1024) due to limitations in the lsl rez command. Using a module gives you full region coverage and can also do all regions in an estate at once.

https://codeberg.org/fionasweet/estate-scatterer

AHOY, YE LANDLUBBERS!

This afternoon, at the ungodly hour of 12:30 PM PST / 9:30 PM CET, the cannons shall BOOM, KABOOM, and possibly go PEW-PEW in the legendary Catronian Archipelago! It's Celyddon Navy ships versus fearless privateers — basically the world's most dramatic game of sailing boats, but with more explosions and significantly less safety

YOU can be part of this glorious chaos! Fancy yourself a captain? Grab the wheel and try not to crash into anything important. More of a "point and shoot" kind of person? Hop on as a gunner and unleash your inner toddler-with-a-toy-cannon energy. Or, if commitment terrifies you, just show up as a spectator and pretend you knew what was going on the whole time.

We'll be waiting for you — and please, for the love of all things nautical, show up a little early. The cannons wait for no one.

hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Catronian%20Archipelago%20Battl...
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian%20Archipelago

Viele neue Outfits für XARA bei BK-Mode

Xara zeigt wieder einmal, wie vielseitig Stil sein kann, wenn man ihn einfach lebt. Mal elegant, mal verspielt, mal mit einem Hauch „Ich weiß genau, was ich tue“ – und immer mit dieser mühelosen Selbstverständlichkeit, die Mode erst richtig spannend macht.

Bei BK‑Mode geht es nicht darum, sich zu verkleiden. Es geht darum, sich zu zeigen. Und Xara macht vor, wie das aussieht, wenn man’s mit einem Augenzwinkern und einer Portion Attitude trägt.

**Vaelis Skin FATPACK OUT NOW!**
More skin fatpacks! This one for MADRID EvoX Head - you can find the head at R.Lion.
Once again bear in mind the tones do not necessarily match the body skin tones (leverage neck-fades and blenders!).
- Comes in 10 different tones
- Brow and browless options
- Includes brows and head shapes.

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/115/173/27

bonjour ,
noel approche, pensez à vos commandes .
QUOI ?
on me dit que noel est passé.
Mais c'est pas possible, bon tant pis. stupide calendrier !
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Hello,
Christmas is approaching, think about your orders.
WHAT?
I'm told that Christmas is over.
But it's not possible, well too bad. stupid calendar!
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Hallo,
Weihnachten naht, denkt über eure Bestellungen nach.
WAS?
Man sagt mir, Weihnachten sei vorbei.
Aber das ist nicht möglich, na ja, Pech gehabt.
Blöder Kalender!

*** NEW RELEASE*****
SPECIAL EEP SKY SET -PINKY MOON

Embrace your pinkie side and grab a copy of this special EEP sky!

This ready-to-use EEP sky pack includes **one stunning version**:
* **SPECIAL EEP SKY - PINKY MOON (ST):** A static, always-visible sky.


**Easy to apply** to your parcel or entire region in just a few clicks. Perfect for creating a magical or simply breathtaking atmosphere.

--- AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULL PERM AT EEP STORE (BOX 08 or use Teleport "EEP SKIES" as destination)
✨ Enjoy!

I just put out a bunch of nice mesh fantasy items, such as dragon candle holders, Cobra Lamp and candle holder, The Thunderbird, dragon vs serpent, Mayan serpents and more. You can find them in the Fantasy area of the mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia

CLAN ESCOTIA LIVE! at 11am. AT HOTEL CALIFORNIA. CLAN will sing your socks off. CLAN & WEBBY ESCOTIA have some new original songs that Clan will perform. After party will be at CALIFORNIA VINEYARDS, rows of heavy grapevines stretch toward the horizon. In the center of it all, wooden barrels overflow with laughter as guests kick off their shoes and climb in for a VALENTINES DAY grape stomping party. Glasses of fresh rosé and bold cabernet clink together while guests dance between barrels, grape juice splattering like abstract art across white linen outfits. It’s messy,
DJ Cliff will be, spinning upbeat tracks that echo across the vineyard. His music keeps the energy high—funky, feel-good rhythms layered over the hum of celebration.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/California%20Dreaming/11...

Alina Vehicles :: Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

DJ AMOSIS Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12 PM (9 PM Spain time)
Come enjoy live mixes at Stark Mansion!!!
We'll be waiting for you at OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...
DJ AMOSIS viernes 6/2/2026 a las 12PM slt (21 hora España)
Ven a disfrutar de las mezclas en vivo en la Mansion Stark!!!
Te esperamos en OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...

Alina Vehicles

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

We've added some new features to the Rockin' The Seas Cruise in Redwood Bay!
Now you can track the cruise when she is in motion! Just go to the Neverworld Grid website: https://neverworldgrid.com/rockin-the-seas-ship-tracker/
Also, linked to this is the new Teleporter in-world. There is one on the Dock, but you may find more around the grid! Just click once so the teleporter can locate the ship, then when it turns green, teleport straight to the ship whereever it may be located!
Look for the Valentine's Day Themed Ship coming soon, and watch the calendar for Valentine's Day Events!!!
https://youtu.be/vrBYSkgH7RY

# ✨🌙 **A Little Magic Returns to OpenSim… and So Do I**

Guess who’s back on a regular basis — brighter, lighter, and glowing with **renewed clarity, stronger peace of mind, and a spirit that’s fully recharged**.

I’m stepping forward with a calm heart, a focused mind, and a sparkle that’s impossible to dim.

# 🌾💫 **Farming System: Reawakening With New Magic**

The combined farming system that I am restructuring is coming back to life — refreshed, revamped, and sprinkled with a little extra enchantment. Expect new items, new ideas, and a whole lot of cozy charm as everything begins to bloom again.

# 🐺🌟 **The Wolf Pack Club — Rising Again Soon**

The Wolf Pack Club will be reopening in the near future, returning with more rhythm, more energy, and a touch of moonlit magic. Get ready for nights filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of sparkle‑soaked fun.

# 🛍️🌈 **More Goodies Coming to My Stores**

I’ll be adding more treasures to my stores — creations I’ve made myself, gems I’ve collected around OpenSim, and a few lovingly modded pieces.

If it sparkles, delights, or adds a little joy to your world, it just might show up on the shelves.

# 💛✨ **A Gentle Note for Creators**

I gather items from all around OpenSim that I obtained full perm. If you spot something in my stores that belongs to you and you’d prefer it not be there, simply show me proof of ownership and I’ll remove it right away — easy, respectful, and drama‑free.

Passion Jumanji

Neuer Bahnrekord im Zweierrodeln.
Liebe Scarlett, liebe Bri ich gratuliere euch zur Rekordfahrt! Ihr habt mit euren 53 Sekunden für die 910m lange Messtrecke der Bahn einen neuen Rekord aufgestellt. Eure Durchschnitsgeschwindigkeit beträgt sagenhafte 61,81kmh! So schnell ist noch nie jemand die 107m Höhendiffrenz über die 10 Kurven, Steilkurven und Kehren hinunter gejagt.

New track record in two-person luge!
Dear Scarlett and Bri, congratulations on your record-breaking run! With your time of 53 seconds for the 910m track, you've set a new record. Your average speed is an incredible 61.81 km/h! No one has ever hurtled down the 107m vertical drop over the 10 curves, banked turns, and switchbacks so fast.

Ein Geist treibt sein Unwesen in meinen Posts. Eine traurige Kreatur, ein Häufchen Elend, kann einem nur leid tun. Eigentlich existiert er nicht, den wenn man sein Profil anklickt, kommt User not found....

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Es war ein sehr interessanter Austausch und ich danke Euch allen, i will click on lock comments now and see if this closes the topic. Thank you for the experience of moderation a discussion on this website.
I need time now to reflect if the time invested did lead to anything making things better.

Monster dump of 900GB in size:
IMPORTING A HUGE MYSQL/MARIADB DUMP FROM WINDOWS TO DEBIAN

This guide describes a proven and stable way to import a very large
MySQL/MariaDB dump (hundreds of GB to ~1 TB) from a Windows server into
MariaDB on a Debian server.

The procedure avoids double disk usage, survives network disconnects,
and prevents common errors like “server has gone away”.

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PREREQUISITES
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- Windows Server with dump.sql (e.g. D:.sql) - Debian
Server with enough free disk space - MariaDB installed and
running - Root access to MariaDB - Network access between
Windows and Debian

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1. WINDOWS: SHARE THE DUMP DIRECTORY

- The dump file is located on drive D:
- Share the drive (or directory) via Windows file sharing (SMB)
- Example: Share name: d Path: D:
- Grant read permissions to the Administrator account

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2. DEBIAN: MOUNT WINDOWS SHARE (CIFS/SMB)
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Install required tools: apt install -y cifs-utils screen

Create mount point: mkdir -p /mnt/windowsdump

Mount the Windows share: mount -t cifs //WINDOWS_IP/d
/mnt/windowsdump -o username=Administrator,vers=3.0

Verify: ls -lh /mnt/windowsdump You should see dump.sql.
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3. PREPARE MARIADB FOR LARGE IMPORTS

Create the target database: mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE griddb;
EXIT;

Create configuration file: nano
/etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/99-bigimport.cnf

Content: [mysqld] max_allowed_packet=1G net_read_timeout=600
net_write_timeout=600 wait_timeout=28800 interactive_timeout=28800

Restart MariaDB: systemctl restart mariadb

Verify setting: mysql -u root -p -e “SHOW VARIABLES LIKE
‘max_allowed_packet’;”

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4. START THE IMPORT SAFELY USING SCREEN
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Start a screen session: screen -S sqlimport

Run the import: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p
griddb < /mnt/windowsdump/dump.sql

Detach screen (import keeps running): CTRL + A, then D
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5. MONITORING

Check if import is running: ps aux | grep mysql

You should see: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p griddb

CPU and disk usage are expected to be high.

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6. COMPLETION
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The import is finished when the mysql process disappears.

Unmount the Windows share: umount /mnt/windowsdump
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COMMON ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS

ERROR 2006 (server has gone away): - Increase max_allowed_packet -
Increase net_read_timeout / net_write_timeout

Packet bigger than max_allowed_packet: - Ensure both server and client
use 1G packet size

Import aborted due to network loss: - Always run the import inside
screen

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NOTES
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- Imports of this size may take 12–36 hours
- Silence during import is normal
- Do not interrupt the process

Global Opensim Search is back online after an auto updater broke my run time engine. Grid, Events, regions, parcels and almost 6,000 free items.

https://outworldz.com/search/SearchParcel.htm

It's probably going to take a few hours to crawl the grids as there's about 5,000 in the database.

🌿 Spring’s Promise 🌿
A symbol of renewal, hope, and timeless beauty.

Crafted with graceful intertwining gold, Spring’s Promise cradles a deep emerald like new life rising from winter’s hush. The solitaire setting evokes delicate vines awakening in sunlight, wrapping gently around the heart of the season. Elegant and full of meaning, this ring is a celebration of fresh beginnings, quiet strength, and the eternal promise of spring. Think Spring🌹 - On the little table in the foyer. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

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▶▷▶ New Dance Store
SOUND – WAVES

OPENING OFFER:
Unisex Club Dance Huds with invite

Eröffnungs Artikel:
Unisex Club Tanzhuds mit Einladungsfunktion

▶▷▶ good moves , good vibes , ☊


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▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ 80`s 90`s 2000`s in the mix
Saturday/Samstag 17.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


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